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ARLINGTON PARK JOINS GOVERNMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENHANCE
SECURITY FOR BREEDERS' CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2002) -- Arlington Park has joined forces
with local, state and federal law enforcement and government agencies to
devise and implement a strong and thorough series of safety and security
procedures for the 19th running of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred
Championships on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002.

"We very much appreciate the participation, cooperation and support
of the Village of Arlington Heights and our local authorities," said
Arlington Park President Steve Sexton. "Additionally, we have included and
received support from our associates at Churchill Downs, who recently
executed a highly successful security plan for the Kentucky Derby.

"As we move closer to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred
Championships, we will continue our ongoing communications with law
enforcement agencies on the local, state and federal levels to ensure an
extremely safe event," added Sexton.

"The safety and comfort of our customers and participants are of
utmost importance," said D.G. Van Clief, Jr. president of Breeders' Cup
Limited. "We are grateful to Arlington Park, the Arlington Heights Village
Police and the state and federal agencies which are working to design and
implement a highly professional security program."

The new procedures at Arlington Park for the 2002 Breeders' Cup will include
magnetic wand searches of persons entering the track's grandstand facilities
and each temporary seating area; limits on the types of items that may be
brought into those areas by patrons and employees; an increase in the
presence of uniformed security personnel in areas throughout the track in
the days leading up to the event; and the use of wristbands as
identification to gain access to designated locations.

Law enforcement agencies including numerous police departments from
municipalities throughout the Northwest suburbs, led by the Arlington
Heights Police Department, plus county, state and federal law enforcement
agencies and the office of Governor Ryan's Director of Homeland Security
have assisted Arlington Park with the development of the security policies
and procedures. In addition, each of these entities as well as a significant
private security force will be deployed to execute the plan.

The security procedures for the 2002 Breeders' Cup at Arlington Park
include:

Magnetic wand searches of patrons at all track entrance gates

Limits on items that may be brought into Arlington Park by patrons, media and employees

Increased numbers of security personnel at the track

Higher visibility of uniformed security personnel in all areas of the track

Placement of barriers outside the track's admission gates

Vehicles parked in all Arlington Park lots will be subject to search

Suspension of deliveries to Arlington Park at designated times during the week

New security procedures, including designated special entrances, will also
be in place for media representatives and full-time and seasonal employees
of Arlington Park. Members of the media and employees will be required to
prominently display their Breeders' Cup credentials at all times. Employees
will not be allowed to bring coolers or food into the track.

All vehicles must have a parking permit to access event parking
lots. On-site parking at Arlington Park on Saturday, Oct. 26 will be by
pre-purchased permit only. Local law enforcement will be controlling
traffic flow so it is very important to follow directions indicated on the
permit, including to off-site parking locations.

In addition, there will be a limited availability of parking at the track on
Friday, Oct. 25.

Officials at Arlington Park and representatives of the participating
law enforcement agencies suggest that fans arrive at the track early on both
days to avoid any delays in entering the track. On Saturday, Oct. 26,
parking lots open at 7:30 a.m., with admission gates opening at 8:00 a.m.
and first post at 11:05 a.m. For Friday and Sunday racing, gates open at
10:30 a.m. with a first post time of noon.